Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Words First

1 month ago

London, United KingdomFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Words First Ltd as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist – School Settings, London in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

Visa sponsorship available.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Words First Ltd as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist – School Settings, London.

Key Skills

HCPC RegistrationPaediatric Occupational TherapySensory ProcessingMotor SkillsRegulationParticipation in EducationStandardised AssessmentsCulturally Responsive ApproachNeurodivergent Affirming ApproachCommunicationCollaborationInterdisciplinary PracticeSensory Integration

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will work across primary, secondary, specialist schools, and colleges supporting pupils with challenges related to sensory processing, motor skills, regulation, and participation in education. This includes delivering assessments, intervention, and practical strategies for staff while collaborating with teachers, families, and other professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and have experience working with children and young people, including good knowledge of paediatric assessments. Essential requirements also include flexibility across educational settings, a culturally responsive and neurodivergent affirming approach, and the right to work in the UK, with visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Words First a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Words First is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in London, United Kingdom.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: HCPC Registration, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing, Motor Skills, Regulation, Participation in Education, Standardised Assessments, Culturally Responsive Approach. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will work across primary, secondary, specialist schools, and colleges supporting pupils with challenges related to sensory processing, motor skills, regulation, and participation in education. This includes delivering assessments, intervention, and practical strategies for...

Benefits package: Structured mentorship programme, Robust induction and ongoing training, Dedicated Team Leader and clinical supervision, Access to specialist development pathways, Clear career growth pathway, Regular social and professional team gatherings, Visa sponsorship available. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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